SECURITY/RISK

Survey: Nearly 50% of cart abandonment tied to security concerns
Concerns about security are causing a surge in online cart abandonment.
Study: Global retail losses due to inventory ‘distortion’ hit $1.77 trillion
Inventory distortion — the combined cost of overstocks and out-of-stocks — continues to challenge retailers, particularly in the U.S.

eBay eases submission of trading cards to secure vault

eBay is expanding and streamlining the availability of its eBay vault secure storage offering.
Study: Online shoppers openly share personal details with e-retailers

Privacy remains top of mind for consumers, however they are willing to share personal information when shopping online.
This vertical drove May e-commerce growth

All e-commerce verticals had flat or negative year-over-year sales in May 2023 – except one.
Amazon’s three-step plan to halt phony reviews

Amazon is calling on the public and private sectors to unite in an effort against fake online product reviews.
eBay extends sneaker authentication to kids’ brands

eBay is responding to rapid growth in demand for kids’ sneakers by expanding the reach of its authentication service.
NRF urges Congress to advance retail crime legislation

Congress is reviewing a new act that would increase resources and law enforcement cooperation to combat organized retail crime.
CSA Exclusive: Hibbett tackles online fraud and payment issues

The parent company of Hibbett Sports and City Gear is leveraging managed solutions to ensure smooth and safe e-commerce transactions.
Lululemon holds firm on decision to fire employees who intervened in robbery

Lululemon has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to its employees intervening in robbery attempts at its stores.

Survey: Nearly 50% of cart abandonment tied to security concerns